Description
Bothriocline hoyoensis (also called Hoyo's Bothriocline, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has a bushy, upright habit and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bothriocline hoyoensis has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bothriocline hoyoensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn. It can also be grown from seed, although this is not always reliable.